Gunman robs Somersworth gas station

SOMERSWORTH -The Irving gas station and convenience store on Route 108 was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night by a lone man.

The gunman entered the gas station, located at 144 Route 108, just before 8 p.m. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash and taking cigarettes, he ran out of the store. Investigators believe he got into a vehicle waiting nearby.

The robber is described as being between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-10 with a slender build, wearing a brown work-style jacket, a winter hat with two lime-green stripes, and blue jeans.

A police dog from the Strafford County Sheriff's office searched the scene but was unable to track down the robber.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Lt. John Kelly or Sgt. John Sunderland at 692-3131. Tips may also be left on the anonymous crimeline sponsored by the city of Somersworth by calling 692-9111.